Mid System Developer

Competitive Range Solutions, LLC

Mid System Developer

Fort Meade, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description:

    Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment.

    We are seeking a Mid-Level System Developer to design, develop, test, and integrate secure software solutions for mission-critical defense applications. This role requires expertise in micro-service architectures, database systems, software security, and Agile Scrum methodologies , ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and compliance within DoD environments.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Develop and implement microservice architectures for web and application services, integrating virtual instances, load balancing, surge capabilities, and performance monitoring.
    • Design and develop applications using traditional SQL-based database management systems or NoSQL data management systems with full-text search capabilities.
    • Implement security controls compliant with Federal information system regulations and DoD cybersecurity protocols.
    • Conduct requirements analysis, software design, development, integration, and testing for DoD applications.
    • Provide bug fixing, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning to optimize software functionality.
    • Perform configuration management and test case development , ensuring software integrity and reliability.
    • Write efficient, well-documented code using programming languages such as Java and Python.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless Agile development, deployment, and continuous improvement.
    • Prepare and deliver technical presentations and documentation to DoD stakeholders.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred.

    • Education:

      • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field OR equivalent work experience.
    • Experience: * Minimum 2 years supporting development using Agile Scrum methodologies.

    • Technical Expertise: * Strong proficiency in Java and Python for system development. * Deep understanding of microservices, cloud computing, database technologies, and cybersecurity implementations. * Ability to analyze, develop, and optimize performance across DoD enterprise systems. * Proven ability to debug, troubleshoot, and conduct performance tuning for mission-critical applications.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience working with classified defense systems and secure DoD infrastructure.
    • Familiarity with AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and secure cloud environments.
    • Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, AWS Certified Developer, or DoD-approved system development credentials.